A. filicaulis is divided
into subspecies filicaulis and subsp.
marlothii.
DISTRIBUTION
Richtersveld, Namaqualand,
Knersvlakte.
CHARACTERS
Distinguished by terete (cylindrical)
leaves on stout stems. Sometimes grows
next to A. alstonii.
CULTIVATION
Robust - cut long stems back to force
clustering from the base.
COMMENTS
Seedlings start with flat leaves, but
these grow terete with age. Occasionally
flattish leafed clones are found within
populations, possibly hybrid individuals
with A. alstonii. The most
southerly forms from NE. Clanwilliam would make a good new
taxon.
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Unusually well-spotted with red, A.
filicaulis from W. Springbok in light rain. In UK cultivation, I have never seen such a colourful specimen.
A.
filicaulis in the southern Knersvlakte. |
